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2. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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   A fitting or adapter is used in pipe systems to connect sections of pipe (designated by nominal size, with greater tolerances of variance) or tube (designated by actual size, with lower tolerance for variance), adapt to different sizes or shapes, and for other purposes such as regulating (or measuring) fluid flow. [1] [2] These fittings are ...

3. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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   Fire hose used to apply water or other fire fighting agent directly to a fire or burning substance. Typically of 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (64 mm) diameter or less in the United States. Historically 1.5 inch hose was the primary initial attack line but has been supplanted in most of the US by 1.75-inch-diameter (44 mm) hose that carries 175 gallons ...

4. Hose coupling - Wikipedia

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   A hose coupling is a connector on the end of a hose to connect (or couple) it with another hose or with a tap or a hose appliance, such as an irrigation sprinkler. It is usually made of steel , brass , stainless steel , aluminium or plastic .

5. Water metering - Wikipedia

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   The length and diameter of a water meter's tube are standardized to ensure compatibility with plumbing systems and adherence to regulatory requirements. Water meter diameters are typically measured in nominal pipe sizes (NPS) and are commonly available in sizes ranging from 15 mm (½ inch) to 300 mm (12 inches) or larger for industrial ...

6. Fire hydrant - Wikipedia

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   The user (most likely a fire department) attaches a hose to the fire hydrant, then opens a valve on the hydrant to provide a powerful flow of water, on the order of 350 kilopascals (51 psi); this pressure varies according to region and depends on various factors (including the size and location of the attached water main).

7. Garden hose - Wikipedia

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   This fitting is used with 1 ⁄ 2-inch, 5 ⁄ 8-inch, and 3 ⁄ 4-inch hoses. [4] [5] In other countries, a British Standard Pipe (BSP) thread is used, which is 3 ⁄ 4 inch (19 mm) and 14 TPI (male part outside diameter is 26.441 mm or 1.04 in). The GHT and BSP standards are not compatible, and attempting to connect a GHT hose to a BSP fitting ...